What happened on Thursday April 05, 1979?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1979:

• Pol Pot Flees Cambodia Pol Pot, the infamous leader of the Khmer Rouge regime responsible for the Cambodian Genocide, fled Cambodia amid growing political instability. This marked a significant moment in the country's tumultuous political history.
• Pioneer 11 Mission to Jupiter NASA's Pioneer 11 spacecraft was launched on a groundbreaking mission towards Jupiter, continuing humanity's exploration of the outer solar system. This mission was crucial in expanding our understanding of the gas giant and its surrounding environment.
• Earl Weaver Reaches 1,000 Game Milestone Baltimore Orioles' legendary manager Earl Weaver achieved a significant career milestone by winning his 1,000th game as a baseball manager, solidifying his status as one of the most successful coaches in Major League Baseball history.
• Death of Eugene Gabritschevsky Eugene Gabritschevsky, a notable Russian biologist and artist who bridged scientific and artistic disciplines, passed away. Born in 1893, he was known for his interdisciplinary work that explored the intersection of biological research and artistic expression.

Events in 1979

April 05, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1979

Newspapers from Apr. 05, 1979

April 05, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 95th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1979 can also be written as 4/5/1979 in the US and as 5/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1979 in April 1979 calendar

Famous people born on April 05, 1979:

• Heath Ledger

  Iconic Australian actor known for his roles in 'Brokeback Mountain' and his legendary performance as the Joker in 'The Dark Knight'.

• Imany

  Imany is a French soul and folk singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and international hit 'Don't Be So Shy'.

• Song Dae-nam

  South korean judoka.

• Barel Mouko

  Congolese footballer.

• Cesare Natali

  Italian footballer.

• Alexander Resch

  German luger.

• Andrius Velička

  Lithuanian footballer.

• Vlada Avramov

  Serbian footballer.

• Chen Yanqing

  Chinese weightlifter.

• Josh Boone

  American screenwriter and director.

• Mitsuo Ogasawara

  Japanese footballer.

• Dante Wesley

  American football player.

• Elvis Vermeulen
• Luigi De Laurentiis
• Pavel Harçik
• Timo Hildebrand
• Giorgio La Vista

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on April 5th

Famous people died on April 05, 1979:

• Wang Yunwu

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on April 5th

April 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
2. The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
3. Bee Gees - Tragedy
4. Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing
5. Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing

April 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. Racey - Some Girls
3. Squeeze - Cool For Cats
4. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
5. The Village People - In The Navy

April 05, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 1979 was I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) by Instant Funk, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
2. Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
3. The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
4. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
5. Chic - I Want Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 05, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 05, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 1979 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 05, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 02:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Apr 12, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on April 05, 1979

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Someone born on April 05, 1979 is:

46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 9 days old,

or 2405 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16841 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1979?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 05, 1979.

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